CVE-2016-10872

Name: CVE-2016-10872
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-12T16:15:12.883+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10872 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The ultimate-member plugin before 1.3.40 for WordPress has XSS on the login form.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ultimate-member plugin before 1.3.40 for WordPress has XSS on the login form.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.05%

59.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ultimatemember	Ultimate Member	< 1.3.40

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-member/#developersRelease Notes
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9738Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-member/#developersRelease Notes
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9738Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10872?

The ultimate-member plugin before 1.3.40 for WordPress has XSS on the login form.

How severe is CVE-2016-10872?

CVE-2016-10872 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10872?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-10872?

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Source: NVD / NIST